All Forum Posts by: Tom Rychlewski
Tom Rychlewski has started 9 posts and replied 26 times.
Post: Failure to return security deposit within 30 days

- Investor
- Independence, MO
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thanks guys. I'm feeling better about this.
Post: Failure to return security deposit within 30 days

- Investor
- Independence, MO
- Posts 26
- Votes 8
when my last renter moved out, I tried to schedule a final walk through with her but she was too busy to do meet with me. I performed by final inspection 6 days after the official end of the lease. during my inspection I uncovered several damages including significant hard wood flooring damage caused by her pets. I informed the renter that the damage to the floors alone would likely be over $500. She pushed back and requested a 2nd opinion. The process of getting a flooring company to come out and provide a quote to repair the floors in the most economical way possible ended up pushing my return of deposit letter and check to 32 days from the lease termination date. My tenant is now threatening to take me to court for not providing her the entire security deposit within 30 days as required by Missouri Statute Section 535.300.
I reduced the total amount she owed by 40% because she has been a good tenant up until this point. What is my risk? when is the official "termination of the tenancy?" Is it after inspection? After she transfers utilities? Am i late if i am providing her with an estimate at her request?
If anyone has any experience here i would appreciate it!
Post: Anyone have experience in MO?

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- Independence, MO
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Post: How much of deposit should I keep for damage to flooring

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- Independence, MO
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I have a house that I put pre-finished hard wood floors in about 3 years ago. My latest tenants dogs (2 labs) completely scratched the floors. I called a few companies to repair and they say that because it's only 150 sqft I will have to pay a minimum cost of $500. That covered buffing or sanding and refinishing. They also say that by sanding and refinishing I will void the manufacturers warranty.
The floors look terrible and I don't want to void the warranty, I also don't want to be unfair to my tenant either and make them replace the floors all together.
What should I do? Can I charge the $500 minimum to refinish 150sqft of flooring (seems high but I'm having trouble finding people to come out for less)? Should I just forget the flooring warranty?
Post: Kansas City Attorney's w/ Missouri Series LLC Experience

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- Independence, MO
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Post: New investor in Kansas City MO

- Investor
- Independence, MO
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